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UK construction output falls more than expected
UK construction activity is worsening, data from the Office for National Statistics showed on Friday.
Chancellor Hammond considers new tax on diesel vehicles
Chancellor Philip Hammond announced on Thursday evening that the Treasury was considering implementing a new tax on diesel cars as part of a move to improve air quality in the UK that was set to be unveiled in his Autumn budget on 22 November.
London midday: Stocks slip into the red as investors mull slew of data
London stocks had reversed small gains to trade lower by midday on Friday as investors mulled over the latest data on manufacturing, industrial production and construction.
Retailers hit by worst high street sales in a decade - BDO
UK retailers had their worst October for high street sales in a decade, with an unusually warm autumn blamed for putting the mockers on sales of coats and other seasonal wear.
Johan Lundgren to replace McCall as EasyJet CEO
Budget airline EasyJet has announced the appointment of Johan Lundgren as its new chief executive officer, replacing Carolyn McCall, whose departure was announced back in July.
Uber loses major employment rights case in London
Ride-hailing app Uber will be forced to treat its UK drivers as employees after it failed to win its appeal to a London court on Friday.
Northern Ireland must remain part of customs union after Brexit - EU
Leaked documents from the European Commission show that the EU will demand that Northern Ireland remains part of the customs union to avoid a hard border post-Brexit.
React Group very disappointed with full year results
Cleaning and decontamination specialist firm React Group posted what it called "very disappointing" results from its full year's trading, noting however that trading in its second half had shown "signs of improvement".
Asia report: Most markets follow Wall Street lower
Most markets in Asia finished in the red on Friday, taking their lead from Wall Street overnight, which closed lower on the back of tax reform plans from Senate Republicans.
Google accused of aiding online fraudsters through 'copycat' websites
Officials at National Trading Standards have come out swinging against internet giant Google, accusing it of profiting from crime by allowing fraudsters to buy sponsored spaces in its search results.
Automatic compensation to roll out for 90pc of broadband customers
Broadband and landline customers will get money back from their providers when things go wrong, without having to claim it, following an Ofcom review, the regulator has confirmed.
UK manufacturing output continues to improve, trade deficit narrows
UK industrial production is increasing more than expected and the trade deficit is narrowing, a deluge of official figures showed on Friday, with manufacturing activity continues to grow but the construction sector entered a technical recession.
Berenberg downgrades Ultra Electronics to 'sell'
Berenberg downgraded Ultra Electronics to ‘sell’ from ‘hold’ and cut the price target to 1,550p from 2,250p.
Revenue and earnings ahead in first half at Vedanta
Vedanta Resources revenue rose 49% year-on-year to $6. 8bn, it announced on Friday, with EBITDA ahead 37% at $1. 7bn, which the board said was primarily due to higher volumes and strong commodity prices.
Capita to compensate investors in collapsed fund, escapes FCA fine
Capita has escaped a fine but has been strong-armed by the financial regulator into paying up to £66m to investors who suffered losses due the collapse of an investment scheme operated by its recently sold asset services business.
Unite Group exchanges contracts on £80m Leeds development
Developer and manager of student accommodation, Unite Group, has exchanged contracts to acquire a development site in Leeds on a subject to planning basis, it announced on Friday.
London open: Stocks nudge up ahead of industrial production, manufacturing data
London stocks nudged a touch higher in early trade on Friday as investors eyed the release of key manufacturing and industrial production data and the continuation of Brexit talks.
Ultra Electronics expects DoJ decision on Sparton deal in March 2018
Ultra Electronics said on Friday that a decision from the US Department of Justice about its proposed acquisition of NYSE-listed Sparton is now expected at the end of March 2018.
Galliford Try hails 'increased certainty' in social housing partnerships
Galliford Try's council partnerships arm has benefited from "increased certainty" following recent government announcements and has a record order book, while housebuilding sales rates and the construction order book have remained unchanged since the year end.
Ferguson to sell Nordics building materials business to Lone Star
Plumbing and heating products distributor Ferguson - formerly known as Wolseley - has agreed to sell its Nordics building materials distribution business, Stark Group, to an affiliate of private equity firm Lone Star Funds for €1. 03bn on a debt-free and cash-free basis.